GINGER NUT CRISPS

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The only problem with these cookies is that it's hard to eat just one! I came up with this recipe when my mother shared a large supply of ginger. We love these spice cookies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup honey
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cloves
2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans or almonds

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in honey. Combine the flours, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts. , Shape into two 11-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-11 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.